Costs in ophthalmology: A review of recent studies

It is well known that medical costs are rising worldwide, mainly due to the growing number of patients and the improvements in diagnostic and therapeutic options.
The patients themselves are another important influencing factor that should not be underestimated. Patients nowadays get more information about their disease via the internet and social media, and their demands concerning medical care are increasing.
In an earlier review, we focused on increasing health care costs and factors that may influence the costs of glaucoma care. We concluded that the ideal study design that (Read more...)

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